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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
2 days ago

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and we have several events planned to raise awareness and support survivors. Please help spread the word 📣

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
2 days ago

💪 NEXTStep Martial Arts
Join us for our Bully Awareness Workshop.

👊 Be Aware • Be Mindful • Be Better
Saturday, October 11 at 11:30AM-12:30PM

🕘 Don’t miss our Open House before the workshop from 9:00–11:30 AM—meet our instructors, tour the school, and see what NEXTStep Martial Arts is all about!

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://special.nextstepma.com/bully-awareness

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
2 days ago
Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
5 days ago

There are still a few spots open for our Dementia Live + Open House Mixer 🧠✨ 📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | 30 minute time slots 📍 PennCares Office | 788 Cherry Tree Ct. Hanover, PA This free event is your chance to experience Dementia Live, an eye-opening simulation that helps you better understand what it’s like to live with dementia. Come earlier than or stay after your time slot! Explore our office, connect with our team, and learn more about the programs and services PennCares offers. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.… Read more »

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
8 days ago

Walk to School Day
UAIS coming soon

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
8 days ago

Upcoming support group in Gardners

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
9 days ago

🌱 National Ag Safety Week

Info. Shared by Penn State Extension

A crucial reminder for all of us in the agricultural community.

With the fall harvest underway, let’s focus on safety practices that can save lives. Check out our resources covering essential topics like roadway safety and mental health: https://ow.ly/Rknb50WYavq

Together, we can make a difference.

Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
9 days ago

Fall Tips for Mental Wellness
Shared by Roger’s Behavioral Health

Today is the first day of fall! Be gentle with yourself as the seasons change. 🍂🧡

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
9 days ago

Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges part 2 – Breaking the Silence: Suicide Awareness in Black/African Ancestry Communities Sept. 23 at 3:00 Suicide is a growing public health crisis, particularly within Black/African ancestry communities. For Black youth ages 10 to 24, suicide was the third leading cause of death in 2021, and the suicide rate for non-Hispanic Black individuals increased by 58% between 2011 and 2021. Despite these trends, stigma, systemic inequities, and a lack of access to culturally responsive care continue to create barriers to healing and silence those who are struggling. Our speakers will explore the impact of stigma,… Read more »

Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
9 days ago

Healthy Kids Running Series Gettysburg

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
9 days ago

Cancer Support Group: Finding Hope & Meaning

Join us on October 21 at 4:30-5:30 for a cancer support group! Anyone (cancer patients or survivors) are welcome to attend even if they aren’t a patient of PA Cancer Specialists. Families welcome!

Free to attend, just need to RSVP to the number listed for social work. 20 Expedition Trail Suite 101 Gettysburg, PA

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
12 days ago

Find a free Grief Share support group near you. Materials provided. Simply enter your zip code

https://www.griefshare.org/findagroup

Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
13 days ago

Sept. is Recovery Month
Help is available

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
13 days ago

Girls Youth Mentoring available

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
13 days ago

Support survivors by participating in Walk the Mile: Because HERstory Counts on October 7th. Help us raise money and awareness for survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking.

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
13 days ago

VisionCorps: who we are and what we do
Gettysburg library September 23rd, 2:00-3:00
Nonprofit organization and empower individuals who are blind or vision impaired

Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
13 days ago

Know us before you need Us
presentation by the Adam County office for Aging
October 29 from 10 until 11 AM
Gettysburg Library
Learn about in-home services, community services, senior centers and more

Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
14 days ago

free, virtual program presented by Brady and End Family Fire as we discuss the important topic of firearm safety and dementia.

This program is designed for caregivers, care partners, healthcare providers, dementia advocates, public health professionals, and the general public.

Learn how to make a safety plan, including secure storage options and temporary and permanent firearm removal.

Registration is free, but required in advance:
http://bit.ly/4mZdytH

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
15 days ago

NAMI Presents: Part Two of a Virtual Town Hall Series on Suicide Awareness in Black/African Ancestry Communities Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET Hello! Just a reminder to join us for a powerful conversation with experts who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and community-based perspectives to the issue of suicide in Black/African ancestry communities. Suicide is a growing public health crisis, particularly within Black/African ancestry communities. For Black youth ages 10 to 24, suicide was the third leading cause of death in 2021, and the suicide rate for non-Hispanic Black individuals increased by 58% between 2011… Read more »

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
15 days ago

Hi, Phoenix Family!

Join us for an evening of falling into peace for our September Campfire Chat! We will practice mindfulness strategies and gratitude practices together. Come sit in the presence of the gifts of fall🍂🍁

All are welcome! If you have questions about this event, please give us a call at 717-398-2044.

We look forward to sharing our space with you, see you soon!

;together we RISE

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